[Rhodes22-list] Furling headsail replacement

[Peter Nyberg]

Michael,

I have the CDI.  I have no complaints, but I have no experience with any other furler.  

The CDI furler does not need or use a masthead sheave.  The sail raising and lowering process is self-contained.

There's an owner's manual for the CDI furler in the 'Document Library' section of rhodes22.org.

Peter Nyberg
Coventry, CT
s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)

> On 2021-10-14, at 12:20:51 EDT, Michael McKay wrote:
>
> The recent threads regarding mainsails and racing performance issues prompts me 
> to ask a question that’s been on my mind. 
> 
> My boat has the factory furler, which requires me to drop the mast to remove the 
> headsail.  I’d like the option of being able to change out my 130 for a working 
> jib when appropriate for higher wind race days. 
> 
> I’ve been contemplating replacing my furler with a CDI or Harken, but I believe 
> I will need an additional halyard for that and my masthead doesn’t have an extra 
> sheave. Has anyone done that replacement and could you share what your 
> experience was? 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Michael McKay
> s/v Liber (2006/2018)
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
>